US Bridges

Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076442401 · Structure no. 000000000289211

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFm-Missouri Ave
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location076442401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.37646, -95.8586
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fm-Missouri Ave over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.